Cost of living in Iraq compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,794 Dinar (3,639 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,807 Dinar (2,505 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,499 Dinar (995 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,648 Dinar (469 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,648 Dinar (753 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 795 Dinar (226 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,309 Dinar (941 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,224 Dinar (348 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 708 Dinar (201 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,017 Dinar (858 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,913 Dinar (5,379 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,293 Dinar (368 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Dinar (284 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,051,850 Dinar (299,165 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 442,541 Dinar (125,867 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,475 Dinar (48,486 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 959,012 Dinar (272,760 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,480 Dinar (131,538 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193,634 Dinar (55,073 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 620% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,376 Dinar (10,630 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 404,361 Dinar (115,007 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269,057 Dinar (76,525 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,440 Dinar (1,263 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,282 Dinar (2,640 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,181 Dinar (6,309 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 53,250 Dinar (15,145 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 52,700 Dinar (14,989 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,936 Dinar (19,891 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,441,300 Dinar (9,511,301 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 621 Dinar (177 ₦) | 182 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59,883 Dinar (17,032 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,056 Dinar (1,154 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,011 Dinar (2,278 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,964 Dinar (5,962 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18,784 Dinar (5,342 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,191 Dinar (2,045 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,052 Dinar (868 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,717 Dinar (773 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,984 Dinar (849 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,179 Dinar (2,895 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Iraq | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,381 Dinar (6,081 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,595 Dinar (5,004 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,358 Dinar (8,919 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,044 Dinar (18,500 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,369 Dinar (3,802 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,171 Dinar (1,471 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,230 Dinar (1,772 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 831,408 Dinar (236,467 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 123 Dinar (35 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,148 Dinar (18,529 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,984 Dinar (849 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 761 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Iraq is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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